المعنى
To be easily angered or impatient.
خلفية ثقافية
The 'Pali-pali' culture is often cited as the reason for Korea's rapid economic growth. This phrase is used to describe the national character that values speed and efficiency. In offices, being 'impatient' is often rebranded as being 'proactive'. Managers might use this phrase to describe a high-performing but high-stress employee. Koreans often start eating as soon as the food hits the table, sometimes even before everyone is served, jokingly blaming their 'urgent nature'. Younger generations use this phrase on social media to describe their inability to wait for 'loading' screens or 'unboxing' videos.
Self-Correction
If you want to sound more polite when describing yourself, add '편이에요' (I'm on the side of...) to soften the statement.
Avoid '성질' with Elders
Using '성질' to describe an elder's temper can sound disrespectful. Use '성격' instead.
المعنى
To be easily angered or impatient.
Self-Correction
If you want to sound more polite when describing yourself, add '편이에요' (I'm on the side of...) to soften the statement.
Avoid '성질' with Elders
Using '성질' to describe an elder's temper can sound disrespectful. Use '성격' instead.
The 'Pali-pali' Link
Whenever you see '빨리빨리', remember that the underlying personality trait is '성질이 급하다'.
Positive Spin
In a job interview, you can say '성질이 급해서 추진력이 좋습니다' (I'm impatient, so I have good drive).
اختبر نفسك
Choose the most natural phrase to fill in the blank.
배가 너무 고파서 라면이 익기도 전에 먹었어요. 저는 정말 ( ).
To describe being unable to wait for food to cook, '성질이 급해요' is the correct idiomatic expression.
Complete the dialogue using the correct form of '성질이 급하다'.
A: 왜 벌써 가려고 해? 아직 10분이나 남았어. B: 미안, 내가 ( ) 먼저 가서 기다릴게.
'~해서' is used here to provide the reason for wanting to leave early.
Which situation best fits the phrase '성질이 급하다'?
Select the most appropriate scenario:
Impatient behavior in traffic is a classic example of having an 'urgent nature'.
Fill in the blank with the correct particle and adjective form.
그는 성질( ) ( ) 사람이라서 기다리는 것을 제일 싫어한다.
The subject particle '이' follows '성질', and the noun-modifying form of '급하다' is '급한'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
성질이 급하다 vs. 느긋하다
بنك التمارين
4 تمارين배가 너무 고파서 라면이 익기도 전에 먹었어요. 저는 정말 ( ).
To describe being unable to wait for food to cook, '성질이 급해요' is the correct idiomatic expression.
A: 왜 벌써 가려고 해? 아직 10분이나 남았어. B: 미안, 내가 ( ) 먼저 가서 기다릴게.
'~해서' is used here to provide the reason for wanting to leave early.
Select the most appropriate scenario:
Impatient behavior in traffic is a classic example of having an 'urgent nature'.
그는 성질( ) ( ) 사람이라서 기다리는 것을 제일 싫어한다.
The subject particle '이' follows '성질', and the noun-modifying form of '급하다' is '급한'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةNot necessarily. While it can mean 'short-tempered', it often implies someone is energetic and gets things done quickly.
No, this is only for people's personalities. For a computer, just use '느려요' (it's slow).
'성격' is 'personality' (broad), while '성질' is 'temper/nature' (more visceral).
You can say '성질이 급한 걸 고치려고 노력 중이에요.'
Yes, '성격이 개급하다' (super impatient), but it's very casual and slightly vulgar.
Yes, one of its meanings is exactly like 'short fuse'—getting angry very quickly.
Yes, it's very common to describe a child who can't wait for their toys or snacks.
The most common opposite is '느긋하다' (to be relaxed/easy-going).
Only if you have a very close, joking relationship. Otherwise, it's too direct.
'급하다' implies urgency or an emergency state, which fits the feeling of impatience better than 'speed'.
No, for a situation use '상황이 급해요' (The situation is urgent).
Yes, it is a standard Korean expression used across the peninsula.
عبارات ذات صلة
{성격|性格}이 {급|急}하다
similarTo have an impatient personality
참을성이 없다
synonymTo have no patience
느긋하다
contrastTo be relaxed/easy-going
욱하다
builds onTo flare up in anger
조급하다
similarTo be anxious/impatient
